Open Arms offers resources to enhance lessons and inspire action. Students can learn a bit about Malawi, the major challenges it faces today, why the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) are so important to the work we do and to becoming global citizens, and then build skills by fundraising to give a child in Malawi a good start to school.
School groups have always been a vital part of the Open Arms community. Over the years, we’ve built fantastic partnerships with schools whose fundraising efforts and visits to Malawi have made a real difference in the lives of children and families we support.
We’re passionate about creating partnerships that benefit everyone involved. Supporting Open Arms isn’t just about raising funds—it’s about helping students connect with real-world issues, develop empathy, and grow into thoughtful, engaged global citizens.
To make this easy and impactful, we’ve developed free, fun, and interactive resources for both primary and secondary schools. Packed with true stories from Malawi, these materials bring the culture and challenges faced by local communities to life. They’re a great addition to the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum, and they play an important role in students’ personal growth and understanding of the world around them.
“Malawi is interweaved throughout our school curriculum. It features heavily in our Science, Geography, RE, and English schemes of work. Teachers have embraced our connections and used it to enhance their lessons and teaching.” - Pete Weston, QES Kirkby Lonsdale
Would you like to make a positive difference?
Over half the children in Malawi are affected by malnutrition and won’t
finish primary school.
Our nursery schools give nutritious meals and a good start to school. A
safe place for young children means their older sisters can go to school too
instead of helping at home.
Giving a child good nutrition and schooling can change their health and opportunities for life.
It costs just £75 to give a child a whole year of nursery school. You can sponsor food and teachers, while community volunteers help to cook and keep costs low.
Let's see how many children you can give a good start to school!
Join in today to inspire learning and raise support!
Your donation will help children in Malawi grow up healthy with the love of a family
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